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FBI Conducts Raid at Carahsoft Headquarters, IT and Cybersecurity Contractor

24 September 2024

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Zaker Adham

Summary

The FBI conducted a raid at the Reston, Virginia headquarters of Carahsoft Technology Corp., a prominent IT, software, and cybersecurity contractor for the public sector. The raid took place on Tuesday morning, though further details remain scarce.

According to a source familiar with the situation, the law enforcement action occurred early in the day, with the FBI confirming that court-authorized activity took place on Sunset Hills Road. However, they declined to provide additional specifics regarding the nature of the investigation.

Carahsoft Technology Corp. has established itself as a major provider of technology services, securing significant contracts with U.S. government agencies, including the Social Security Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Department of Treasury. Despite the high-profile nature of the raid, Carahsoft’s CEO, Craig Abod, and company representatives have yet to comment publicly.

Images and reports purportedly posted by Carahsoft employees on Reddit depicted the raid, showing FBI agents walking through the office in uniform. While Nextgov/FCW was unable to immediately verify these images, separate photos showed FBI agents entering a building, further substantiating the event.

The circumstances surrounding the FBI's investigation into Carahsoft remain unclear, with no official information released regarding the reasons for the raid.